Thomas Franklin Bradbury of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 22, 1936 in Benton the son of the late Frank Claborn and Thelma Dodson Bradbury. He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church and had served in the U.S. Marines and the U. S. Navy.

Mr. Bradbury died Monday, June 16, 2008 at St. Vincents Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 72.

Survivors: Wife, Lois Vernell Brewer Bradbury of Sheridan:
Step Sons, Max and wife Sheila Polk of Sheridan;
Everette and wife Pamela Watson of Sheridan;
Jeffery and wife Charlesea Watson of Cold Springs, Texas;
Son, Thomas Lee Bradbury of Germany;
Daughters, Rita Curlie of East End;
Francis Madray of Jessup, Georgia;
Pam Wilson of Willow;
Brother, Bill Bradbury of Donaldson;
Sisters, Bonnie Huneycutt of Benton;
Linda Eslick of Benton;
Becky Carter of Haskell;
Ruby Frances McCurry of Woodstock, Georgia;
4 step grandchildren, Brandie Polk, April Watson, Clayton Watson and Charlie Bradbury; 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2008 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Michael Walton officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Roberts, Brian Lain, Jimmy Hayes, Darrel Hayden, Michael Collins and Will Hayden.